I write novels in Liyue

"If you like it, that's fine."

The female shop owner smiled and whispered in Fang Qiu's ear, "These past few days, I've developed a new dessert that combines the best of Liyue, Inazuma, and Mondstadt. It won't be available for sale for a while. But since we're such good friends, if you call me 'sister,' I'll give you some. How about that?"

"The leaders of the three nations of Liyue, Inazuma, and Mondstadt?"

Fang Qiu swallowed hard.

She was very curious about what it tasted like.

"Yes, it tastes great."

The female boss tempted her.

"Good sister."

Fang Qiu called out in a sweet and decisive voice.

Sweets are the only thing you should never miss.

"Good girl, wait here, I'll go get it for you."

The female boss smiled.

Fang Qiu is definitely cuter when she's in a good mood.

"Thank you, sister. But could I leave it with you? I need to buy some snacks for others later. Could I come back to pick it up when I get back?"

Fang Qiu asked.

It wasn't that she was unwilling to share some snacks with others.

However, these pastries are not yet on the shelves and are considered a trade secret. Although others will not disclose them, it would be somewhat inappropriate for her to give away the pastries that were given to her.

"No problem, I'll keep it for you. What kind of snacks would you like?"

The female boss guessed Fang Qiu's concerns, so she nodded and said with a smile.

"Let's have the lava pastry, all kinds of flavors, and extra orange flavor."

Fang Qiu thought for a moment and said, "Give me three catties, and pack it into three portions."

Soon, the female boss had prepared the pastries for Fang Qiu.

"Hey, sis, can you give me a discount?"

Fang Qiu took the pastries, smiled sweetly, and blinked her eyes as she asked.

"Yes, 30% off."

The female boss did not hesitate at all.

"Thank you sister."

Fang Qiu chuckled as she paid Mora, then carried the three portions of pastries in paper bags out of the pastry shop.

However, when she looked towards the tavern, she found that the tavern owner was no longer standing at the door.

"Huh? Where did everyone go?"

Fang Qiu was taken aback.

Is something urgent?

She walked to the tavern entrance, peeked inside, and saw the tavern owner sitting at the counter drinking, her usually intellectual profile now filled with worry.

"Boss lady, what happened? Why are you drinking in broad daylight?"

Fang Qiu asked in confusion.

"Huh?"

Upon hearing Fang Qiu's voice, the proprietress subconsciously turned her head to look at the entrance of the tavern. When she saw Fang Qiu standing gracefully at the door holding a bag of pastries, she was stunned.

Fang Qiu was puzzled. Just as she was about to ask, she saw the proprietress shed a tear.

"Huh? What happened?"

Fang Qiu quickly went over, put everything on the bar counter, and then looked at the proprietress with concern, asking, "Are you alright?"

"fine."

The proprietress wiped away her tears and shook her head.

"If you're not feeling well, why are you drinking and crying in broad daylight?"

Fang Qiu asked in confusion.

Upon hearing Fang Qiu's words, the proprietress couldn't help but give him a resentful look.

This guy actually has the nerve to ask...

However, she couldn't say it directly, so she made up an excuse, saying that the wine was freshly arrived and she was just tasting it when she choked on it.

"I see. You have to be careful when tasting the wine, it's very uncomfortable if you choke on it."

Fang Qiu nodded in understanding, then took out a paper bag of snacks and handed it to her, saying, "Here, this is for you."

"For me?"

The tavern owner was taken aback and asked, "You just went to the pastry shop to buy me some pastries?"

"Besides buying some for you, I also bought some for everyone in the editorial department."

Fang Qiu said with a smile.

"I see."

The tavern owner took the paper bag, a smile unconsciously spreading across her face.

The previous unpleasantness vanished instantly.

"Want a drink?"

After asking the question, the tavern owner added, "The kind that won't get drunk."

"I need to go to the editorial department first. I'll come back after I'm done with my work."

Fang Qiu thought for a moment and then said.

"That's fine."

The tavern owner nodded.

She had originally planned to ask Fang Qiu about what had happened a few days ago, but since Fang Qiu had other urgent matters to attend to, she decided to wait and see.

After saying goodbye to the tavern owner, Fang Qiu carried the remaining two bags of pastries and the manuscript, heading towards the editorial department.

Bathed in the gentle morning sunlight, Fang Qiu arrived at the editorial department.

As soon as the door opened, the office was still bustling with activity.

"Where's your manuscript! I called you to the editorial office today not empty-handed, but to bring your new book manuscript! How much of the manuscript have you written?!"

The female editor was so angry that her face turned red.

"Actually, I brought my manuscript with me today, but something happened on the way and I lost it..."

The young man standing opposite her looked embarrassed and said...

"Tell me! I want to hear what happened that caused you to lose your manuscript!"

The female editor was slightly taken aback, and said in an annoyed tone.

"You might not believe it, but on my way to the editorial office, a dog stole my manuscript."

The young man said with a look of hatred, "Damn stray dog! I'll never let it get away with this!"

"Have I done anything to offend you?"

The female editor remained silent for a long time before asking.

"No? You're a really nice person, editor."

The young man shook his head and said.

"Since I have no grudge against you and have been quite good to you... then why do you treat me like a fool..."

The female editor sighed and asked.

"It's true! It really was carried away by a stray dog! You have to believe me!"

The young man cried out that he was wronged.

“My nephew doesn’t do the homework assigned by his teacher, and that’s what he says to his teacher too.”

The female editor spoke expressionlessly, her tone devoid of any emotion.

"I swear! It's absolutely true!"

The young man said with a wronged expression.

"Alright, I'll trust you one more time. Please write up the lost manuscript within five days."

The female editor covered her forehead and said.

"Um, isn't five days too short? Could you extend it a bit more?"

The young man hesitated.

"Six days, no more than that."

The female editor said coldly.

"We guarantee the mission will be completed."

Seeing the female editor's increasingly cold expression, the young man dared not bargain any further, quickly agreed, and ran out of the editorial office.

As the young man walked in, several female editors who knew her also saw Fang Qiu enter the office and immediately surrounded her. Fang Qiu greeted them with a smile and handed them a bag of snacks.

The female editors immediately divided up and ate the snacks.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with them, Fang Qiu walked up to Bai Qing, who was reading a book.

"Good morning, Sister Bai."

Fang Qiu greeted him with a smile.

"Hmm, good morning."